Dodgers To Use Closer Committee For Playoffs

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated Monday that the team would continue to approach saves without a traditional closer for the playoffs, per MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger. Said Roberts, "...we'll just have different options so you don't have to run the same cast of characters to the same part of the lineup all the time." […]

Mecole Hardman Has Strong Showing On Monday

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman caught four passes for 73 yards in Monday's win over the Raiders, including a 36-yard reception, the longest of the game by the Chiefs. While Hardman briefly exited with what looked like a heel issue, he quickly returned to the field. Hardman has had some good moments this […]

Marquez Valdes-Scantling Leads Chiefs In Yardage

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling led the team with 90 receiving yards in Monday's win over the Raiders. He brought in six of his eight targets in the victory. After being used mainly in the shorter passing game over the first three weeks, we're finally seeing Valdes-Scantling's game expand over the last couple […]

Travis Kelce Catches Four Touchdowns

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce tied a team record with four touchdown receptions in Monday's win over the Raiders. He only ended up with 25 receiving yards in the game as most of his targets were in the red zone, but the four touchdowns kind of help fantasy managers ignore the low yardage […]

Commanders vs Bears Start 'Em Sit 'Em: Carson Wentz, David Montgomery, Curtis Samuel, Darnell Mooney, Brian Robinson Jr.

Things I’d rather watch over Thursday Night's game in Week 5: wet paint, dry paint, Sharknado 3D, Thor: The Dark World, and Nathan Peterman vs. Josh Rosen playing Beer Pong. Outside of that, I can pull a Gordon Ramsey on Russell Wilson’s cooking, but there’s no need to beat a dead horse (Broncos pun intended). […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Quiet Against Vegas

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire led the Chiefs with nine carries in Monday's win over the Raiders, but he finished the day with just 16 rushing yards. He also added three catches for 20 yards. Edwards-Helaire was just a yard away from salvaging his day and finding the end zone on one of […]

Jerick McKinnon Leads Chiefs In Rushing Yards

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon ran the ball eight times for a team-high 53 yards in Monday's comeback win over the Las Vegas Raiders. He also had two receptions for 19 yards. The Chiefs backfield has been really tough to understand this season, with Clyde Edwards-Helaire serving as the lead back but McKinnon […]

Patrick Mahomes Throws Four Touchdowns In Monday's Win

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes led his team to a comeback victory on Monday night against the Las Vegas Raiders. He was 29-for-43 passing with 292 yards and four touchdowns, all of which went to tight end Travis Kelce. Mahomes also added 24 yards on the ground. Mahomes has now thrown for under 300 […]

Tua Tagovailoa Not Ready For Football Activities

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) is not ready to do any football activities, according to head coach Mike McDaniels. The organization hasn't ruled out Tagovailoa for Week 6, but it doesn't sound too promising. Backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is in concussion protocol after leaving Sunday's game. It sounds like Bridgewater has a good chance […]

Robbie Gould To Be Re-Evaluated On Wednesday

San Francisco 49ers kicker Robbie Gould (knee) is scheduled to be re-evaluated on Wednesday, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. The 39-year-old exited Sunday's game with a knee contusion after making a tackle on a kickoff. It sounds like the team plans to workout kickers on Tuesday. Gould is unlikely going to be ready for […]

Logan Thomas Listed As Limited On Monday

Washington Commanders tight end Logan Thomas (calf) was listed as limited on Monday's practice report. The team didn't actually practice on Monday, but it's noteworthy on a short week. Thomas was inactive for Week 5, so there's a chance he's not ready to play the Chicago Bears on Thursday. The 31-year-old would be a low-end […]

Phil Snow Fired, Al Holcomb Taking Over As DC

The Carolina Panthers fired defensive coordinator Phil Snow on Monday in addition to head coach Matt Rhule, according to sources. Run-game coordinator Al Holcomb is expected to take over as the defensive coordinator, starting in Week 6 against the Los Angeles Rams. Along with Snow, assistant special teams coordinator Ed Foley will not continue on […]

Saivion Smith In The Concussion Protocol

Detroit Lions cornerback Saivion Smith (concussion), who was taken to a local hospital in New England on Sunday for a neck injury, later flew back with the team and is in the concussion protocol, according to a source. Smith was taken off the field in an ambulance in the Week 5 loss to the Patriots, […]

K'Lavon Chaisson Going On Injured Reserve

Jacksonville Jaguars pass-rusher K'Lavon Chaisson (knee) suffered a meniscus injury in the Week 5 loss to the Houston Texans, according to sources, and he is headed to Injured Reserve. The former first-round pick will now have to miss at least the next four games. With the 23-year-old out for the next month-plus, the Jaguars will […]

Jonah Williams Day-To-Day With MCL Sprain

Cincinnati Bengals left tackle Jonah Williams (knee) is considered day-to-day with an MCL sprain that he suffered in the Sunday night loss to the Baltimore Ravens, according to head coach Zac Taylor. Williams missed only six offensive snaps in the Week 5 loss, but there's a chance he won't be ready to play in Week […]

Packers Could Be Interested In Odell Beckham Jr.

The Green Bay Packers are among the teams with the most interest in free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee), who is eyeing a mid-November return after suffering a torn ACL in the Super Bowl win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Along with the Packers, the Los Angeles Rams and Buffalo Bills are believed to have […]

Seahawks Claim Tony Jones Jr. Off Waivers

The Seattle Seahawks claimed former New Orleans Saints running back Tony Jones Jr. off waivers on Monday with Rashaad Penny (leg) now done for the rest of the season, according to a source. Jones will provide depth in the running back room in Seattle behind rookie Kenneth Walker III and DeeJay Dallas with Travis Homer […]

Darren Waller Ruled Out For Rest Of Monday Night

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury early on Monday night against the Kansas City Chiefs and has now been ruled out for the rest of the game. He's no longer in uniform on the sidelines. Waller will finish with a goose egg for his fantasy managers, continuing a disappointing […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/11/22): Daily Fantasy Hockey

Welcome, RotoBallers! If you do not know me, my name is Brandon and I write both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for Tennis and Soccer respectively. If you have not checked those out, make sure you do! It is the return of the NHL season which means it's time to sharpen our MLB skills and […]

Deni Avdija Goes Through 3-On-3 Workout

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (groin) didn't suit up for Monday's preseason contest against the Charlotte Hornets. However, Avdija has been able to get through some 3-on-3 workouts over the last few days. It sounds like he's making progress, but it's uncertain if he'll be ready in time for opening day. He'll need to compete […]

Mason Plumlee Exits Early On Monday

Charlotte Hornets center Mason Plumlee (foot) was unable to finish Monday's preseason matchup against the Washington Wizards. The big man reportedly suffered a left foot sprain and was unable to return to action. The severity of the injury is unknown at the moment. P.J. Williams, Nick Richards and Mark Williams would all see a boost […]

Kristaps Porzingis Tweaks Ankle On Monday

Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) wasn't able to finish Monday's preseason contest against the Charlotte Hornets. The big man tweaked his ankle early in the third quarter and didn't return to the contest. The Wizards were likely just being cautious and didn't want to risk his health in a meaningless game. Porzingis was fantastic […]

LaMelo Ball Suffers Injury On Monday

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) was forced to exit early during Monday's preseason contest against the Washington Wizards. The young guard suffered a left ankle sprain in the third quarter and didn't return to the contest. Before leaving, Ball had nine points, six rebounds, and three assists while shooting 2-of-10 from the floor. The […]

Yu Darvish Lined Up To Start Game 2 Of NLDS

San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish will start Game 2 of the National League Division Series against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday on the road. Darvish was excellent in the Game 1 win over the New York Mets in the Wild-Card Series last Friday, allowing just one earned run on six hits while […]

Julio Urias Tabbed As Game 1 Starter Against Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Julio Urias will start Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Tuesday against the San Diego Padres, and he'll be opposed by right-hander Mike Clevinger of the Padres. Urias definitely deserves the Game 1 nod after going 17-7 with a 2.16 ERA (3.71 FIP), a 0.96 WHIP, 166 strikeouts […]

Darren Waller Questionable To Return With Hamstring Injury

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller left Monday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs with a hamstring injury. Waller left in the first half with the Raiders calling him questionable to return to action. The star tight end could be seen without his helmet on the sidelines, although he didn't appear to be getting […]

Ravens Sign Andy Isabella To Practice Squad

The Baltimore Ravens officially signed former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Andy Isabella to their practice squad on Monday and waived wide receiver Bailey Gaither in a corresponding move. Isabella will give the Ravens thin receiving corps some more depth with Rashod Bateman (foot) currently injured. The 25-year-old was a former second-round pick of the Cardinals […]

N'Keal Harry Activated From Injured Reserve

The Chicago Bears activated wide receiver N'Keal Harry (ankle) off Injured Reserve on Monday. Harry initially injured his ankle in a practice on Aug. 6 and was put on IR on Sept. 1. He returned to practice last Wednesday and is now ready to make his season and team debut, potentially this Thursday night against […]

DeeJay Dallas Will Play More Moving Forward

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that running back DeeJay Dallas will play more with Rashaad Penny (leg) out for the season after suffering a fractured fibula in the Week 5 loss to the New Orleans Saints. Travis Homer (ribs) should also be back in a couple weeks once he's eligible to be activated […]

Rashaad Penny Facing Four-Month Recovery

Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny (leg) is facing a four-month recovery after he has surgery to fix a fractured fibula. On a one-year deal, he'll be healthy with plenty of time to take free-agent visits once he officially hits the open market next March. Penny will have surgery on Tuesday morning, but the MRI […]